Trans-Matic is the world’s leading provider of deep drawn stainless steel stampings. With decades of expertise in deep drawing and an in-depth knowledge of how each type of metal affects the deep drawing process, Trans-Matic is the supplier of choice to some of the world’s most recognized manufacturers.
Like all metals, stainless steel stampings have their own particular characteristics, benefits, and deep drawing challenges. When seeking a deep drawn stainless steel stamping manufacturer, it is vital that you explore their experience and expertise in stainless steel stamping in particular. Stainless steel stamping can be substantially different from deep drawing other metals.
Contact Us today to learn how we can help with your deep drawn stainless steel stamped part.
Stainless Steel Metal Grades
Trans-Matic regularly forms the following grades of stainless steel for use in deep drawn metal stampings:
300 Series Stainless Steel
- S304 stainless
- S305 stainless
- S310 stainless
- S316 stainless
| 400 Series Stainless Steel
- S410 stainless
- S430 stainless
- S434 stainless
- S436 stainless
- S439 stainless
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If your application calls for a specific grade of stainless steel notlisted here, please contact us with the specifications for your parts.With our decades of stainless steel stamping experience, we have worked withjust about every grade of metal that can be deep drawn and we canprobably meet the needs of your project.
Stainless Steel Stampings Characteristics
Stainless steel is usually chosen for deep drawn stampings when a part calls for high wear, exposure to elements, heat, and certain corrosives. Stainless steel stampings are strong and durable.
Stainless steel deep drawn stampings are commonly used in the automotive industry for fuel delivery parts, braking components, oxygen sensors, exhaust components, decorative parts like lug nut covers, and many, many more.
Stainless steel stampings have the following desirable characteristics:
- Stainless steel is very strong, with a high strength to weight ratio
- Stainless steel is corrosion resistant
- Stainless steel is normally thought of as being non-magnetic but there are grades that are magnetic (offering electrical benefits)
- Stainless steel is heat treatable
- Stainless steel has very good wear resistance
- There is no need for plating with stainless steel
- Stainless steel can be polished in many ways for decorative purposes
Stainless Steel Forming Benefits and Challenges
As well as the excellent characteristics of stainless steel stampings, there are additional benefits as well as challenges when working with stainless steel that your deep drawing provider needs to be experienced in:
- Stainless steel requires a relatively higher tonnage when compared to other metals
- Deep drawing stainless steel results in higher tool wear
- Stainless steel is expensive compared to low carbon steel
- Stainless steel has good dimensional stability (+/- .0005” or .02mm)
- Stainless steel work hardens very quickly
- Stainless steel has spring back characteristics
- When deep drawing stainless steel, achieving variable wall thickness is more challenging and requires an expert deep drawing manufacturer
- Stainless steel is difficult to form, again requiring a deep drawing manufacturer experienced in working with stainless steel
The characteristics, benefits and challenges listed above should be considered from the perspective of a stamping company. To assure you match the right grade for your application please consult a metallurgist or conduct your own research before choosing a grade of steel.